Ryder Woods Geiger

Similar to your brother, we knew you needed a strong name and given how you entered this world we can’t imagine another name more fitting. While we would have given anything for more time with you, it doesn’t change the depths of our love for you or the excitement we have about holding you in our arms again someday.

During our trip to Hawaii this spring we learned we’d have another son and picked out your first name. A trip highlight was going deep sea fishing — my first time and your Dad nominated me to take the fight for the first fish we hooked. You can imagine everyone’s surprise when the first fish was an estimated 450 pound blue marlin. As if it wasn’t memorable enough the fish nearly pulled us over board in the process. Despite all the excitement of the catch, my favorite moment was when your Dad said to me “Ryder caught his first fish”. Now I can only imagine our two sons bantering about who is the better fisher in heaven. And the beautiful parallel of Jesus’ miracles with fish and knowing that Jesus is a fisher of men.

Ryder - Thank you for making us a mom and dad of two. We love you so much.

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